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Brainzyme Focus Elite – Yay or Nay?
Brainzyme is a company that focuses (see what I did there?) On developing blends of plant-based supplements in an effort to increase your brain’s capacity and overall function. This most definitely qualifies as a nootropic. I came across this company and had to give them a try. I am not affiliated with them in any…
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Bromelain – A Group of Enzymes Found in Pineapples
Discussion of bromelain is beginning to gain traction across the Internet as a potential supplement in the fight against covid. Let’s explore what science is currently being explored with regards to it! Bromelain is found in the stems of pineapple and only a small amount can be found in pineapple juice or pineapple fruit, itself.…
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Is Suramin in Pine Needle Tea?
Largely known as a growth factor receptor antagonist Suramin is currently only used in the treatment of river blindness (onchocerciasis) as well as African sleeping sickness (trypanosomiasis). This medication is not approved by the USA FDA, but it is on the World Health Organization’s List of Essential Medicines. Unfortunately, it is not absorbed through the…
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Shikimic Acid aka Shikimate
Have you heard of shikimic acid? Also known in its anionic form as shikimate, this is a biochemical metabolite found in microorganisms and plants. A common source of this acid is the Chinese star anise; a very expensive herb. These compound is only created naturally in plants and some microorganisms; it is not something the…










